Written by Subhabrata Maiti
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
A telescopic denture is considered a good alternative to the conventional removable dentures as they provide better retention, stability, support, stable occlusion, decrease in the forward sliding of the prosthesis, and better control of the mandibular movements because of the proprioception feedback which increases the chewing efficiency. Well, fabricated prosthesis with good clinical and laboratory expertise and maintained with excellent care can be a successful one. The fabrication technique
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Written by Virender Gombra
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection of the craniofacial region and lungs. An upsurge in the cases of mucormycosis was observed in the patients who had a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection.Infact in India, mucormycosis was declared an epidemic during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rhino-orbital and cerebral regions were most commonly involved and very few cases of mandibular involvement have been reported in Post-COVID-19 Mucormycosis in India. Herewith, we report a case of isolated m
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Written by Ahmed Abdullah Bahamid
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the efficacy and success rates related to the use of orthodontic closure and dental implants to replace missing first molars. The preferred reporting items of systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) framework were used to present the findings of the studies considered in this paper. A total of 32 articles were excluded because of duplication. The remaining articles were reviewed, including their abstracts as well as their full texts to
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Written by Sohaib Shahzan
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Isolation is the major thing in the quality of treatment. But often clinicians consider rubber dam use can cause anxiety and fear evoking stimuli that may hamper their rapport with the child and thereby affect the quality of treatment. This creates a reluctance among practitioners to use rubber dams in the pediatric population.The aim of the study was to assess the anxiety levels in children in the age group of 6 to 10 years undergoing dental treatment with or without a rubber dam using the Anim
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Written by Preethi Rajamanickam
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Class II correction demands various approaches depending upon the patient’s growth potential, severity of malocclusion, and patient compliance. Aim is to evaluate the orofacial soft and hard tissue changes with three different treatment approaches namely enmasse distalization, AMO and Camouflage treatment. 45 adult skeletal class II patient records equally segregated into three clusters based on the treatment approach employed. Both pre-treatment and post-treatment lateral cephalograms wer
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Written by Subhabrata Maiti
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
The preservation and reproduction of optimal pink & white esthetics are the fundamental aspects of the rehabilitation of a patient, but this can be difficult to achieve alone from both surgical and prosthetic viewpoints. Esthetic rehabilitation can be done well with proper planning. The best outcome can be achieved only through a multidisciplinary approach. A 17-year-old female patient reported with a chief complaint of missing teeth and an unpleasant smile. Clinical examination revealed a r
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Written by Aravinthrajkumar Govindaraj
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Anatomy of the buccal bone plate in the esthetic zone of the maxilla indicates its susceptibility to significant resorption after the extraction of a tooth. Immediate dental implant placement helps to maintain the stability of the surrounding tissues but is incapable of stopping the resorption entirely. This systematic review aims to compare two major surgical protocol factors that could impact the amount of bone remodulation after immediate dental implant placement - full-thickness flap elevati
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Written by Gintaras Janužis
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Anatomy of the buccal bone plate in the esthetic zone of the maxilla indicates its susceptibility to significant resorption after the extraction of a tooth. Immediate dental implant placement helps to maintain the stability of the surrounding tissues but is incapable of stopping the resorption entirely. This systematic review aims to compare two major surgical protocol factors that could impact the amount of bone remodulation after immediate dental implant placement - full-thickness flap elevati
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Written by Sharayu Kulkarni
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Sex hormones play an important role in periodontal health and disease. For example, puberty, menses, pregnancy, menopause, and oral contraceptive use influence a woman’s periodontal health by causing a biological impact on the periodontal microbiology, by altering gingival cell function and vasculature, the local immune system and thus affecting inflammation process. Therefore, it’s crucial to assess awareness about hormonal effects on periodontal health in women and educate them abo
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Written by Meer Zakirulla
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
This study aims to determine the knowledge and attitude of dental students toward immediate implant placement as a treatment modality for replacing missing teeth. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 300 dental surgeons (Male=150; Female=150) who participated in a study with age ranges from 20 to 55 to know the knowledge and awareness among dentists toward immediate implant placement as a treatment modality in replacing missing teeth. Written informed consent was obtained from the particip
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Written by Gizem Torumtay Cin
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Long-term hyperglycemia is related to micro and/or macrovascular complications in diabetes mellitus. The interrelationship between diabetes and periodontitis is bi-directional and inflammation is the common feature of both diseases. This study aimed to search the effects of the number of chronic vascular complications in type 2 diabetics on the amount of periodontal tissue destruction and the periodontal disease severity. This cross-sectional study included 127 individuals with type 2 diabetes w
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Written by Badr Soliman Alhussain
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
The laser’s potential to stimulate the irrigants inside the root canals has been the subject of several studies. Laser-activated irrigation (LAI) is a method that is more effective than conventional methods in cleaning the canal and removing the smear layer. Compared to more traditional forms of irrigant agitation, a laser’s benefits are clear. A systematic literature review from 2010 to 2022 was performed using PubMed, Medline, and ScienceDirect databases. The keywords used were &ld
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Written by Nasser Mohammed Almutairi
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
The clinical effectiveness of restorative materials depends on their ability to mimic the color and transparency of natural teeth. Accordingly, it is vital to understand the influence of bleaching chemicals on the color and translucency of resin composites. Bleaching chemicals may be administered to the teeth in a dental clinic under expert supervision or at home by patients. A systematic literature review from 2010 to 2022 was performed using PubMed, Medline, and ScienceDirect databases. The ke
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Written by Nancy Ajwa
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Children with CP are at a higher risk of poor dental health and systemic health implications due to their impairment. Past and present caries experience, nutrition, fluoride exposure, presence of cariogenic bacteria, salivary state, and sociodemographic variables are all factors in the development of caries. Oral drugs with xerostomia potential used over an extended time, promotor dysfunction, and a lack of regular oral hygiene are additional risk factors. A systematic literature review from 200
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Written by Mohammed Alghamdi
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Autogenous bone grafts are the gold standard for bone harvesting, namely the iliac crest. A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted, to assess the quality-of-life changes and donor site morbidity of patients who underwent anterior or posterior iliac crest autogenous bone graft harvesting procedures at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, using a survey instrument to obtain responses via phone call from 31 interviewed patients, mainly males (51.6%), with mean age of 36.77(17.1). Results
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Written by Hassan A. Albrahim
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Complications might occur during complicated and/or uncomplicated extraction, including bony or soft tissue injuries, such as fracture of the tooth roots, fracture of the maxillary tuberosity, displacement of the roots into anatomical spaces. They can be managed by a skillful practitioner who is more confident in dealing with these surgical challenges. Aim: evaluate the competency of dental postgraduate and general practitioner, assess the quality of treatment in universities, government owned h
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Written by Priyanka Kakade
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Deranged antioxidant status may play a role in the extreme tissue breakdown in periodontitis. Apart from periodontitis, smoking also plays a major contributing role in increasing oxidative stress of periodontal tissues. Hence this study aimed to evaluate & compare the salivary Glutathione Reductase (GR) levels following non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) in smokers and non-smokers with and without periodontitis. A total of 76 subjects were divided into four groups smokers with Periodont
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Written by Badr Soliman AlHussain
Published On Issue 4 Vol 10, 2022
Orthognathic surgery is used to treat dental issues such as misaligned jaws and teeth and skeletal abnormalities related to them. It is often recommended when there are significant dentofacial abnormalities that cannot be corrected by orthodontic therapy alone, particularly in adults when the natural growth pressures have stopped. This research aimed to assess the health-related QoL and degree of patient satisfaction among Saudi Arabian patients having orthognathic surgery. The null hypothesis w
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